The other day I was watching a program on TV, and the lady was showing how to knit with a loom, and they spoke about all things loom-y.. Now, I can knit, but it takes so much time to get something done! (Maybe it's just me!?) They showed how you can make blankets, scarves, beanies, sweaters - the lot! And there are several different stitches too.. The more I watched, the more I realised this is something I want to try myself.
I was lucky enough to find a loom (they are available at all shops that stock Elle Wool, such as Bernina - as well as Cape Arts & Crafts in Canal Walk) and decided to try it out over a weekend. :)
The pictures above show what the loom looks like, what the 'plain' stitch looks like and what the wool looks like when wound around the loom pegs.
Seeing I had some leftover bits of wool, I decided on different panels, all different colours, which would then be joined together at the end. Above you can see the different panels I made. Below are some closer-up photos of the finished product and where / how I put the panels together. (The red wool.)
And this is the final product! :) I was so happy with myself after putting it all together. And I made this all in just a weekend! When I realised how quick the loom knitting goes, my mind ran away with ideas and endless possibilities! I just want to make blankets, scarves, beanies and sweaters now! So stay tuned.. I will be knitting more things soon. Now to decide what wool to get.. mmmmm....
For more information about looming, you can go look at The Home Channel and Elle Yarns.
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